https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/en-ukCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comThu, 04 Jun 2026 12:32:00 +0200 Designed with user comfort and efficiency in mind, the Ergo-Globe Curve Handle helps reduce bending, stretching and repetitive strain during everyday cleaning tasks. Its distinctive curved design minimises the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/cleaning-ergonomics-robert-scott-launches-ergo-globe-curve-handle/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:32:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/cleaning-ergonomics-robert-scott-launches-ergo-globe-curve-handle/ Based on a survey of 110 FM decision-makers, the findings show that 95 per cent of FM leaders expect AI to deliver productivity gains of at least 10 per cent by 2030, with more than half (56 per cent) expecting productivity gains of 20 per cent or more, while one in 10 forecasts improvements exceeding 30 per]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/fm-sector-forecasts-20-productivity-gains-from-ai-by-2030/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/fm-sector-forecasts-20-productivity-gains-from-ai-by-2030/ MAXIME HERBAUT HEAD OF BRAND & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AT CIMBALI GROUP UK
“Hybrid working, flexible schedules, and the rise of coworking environments have reshaped what employees expect from the office. Today, organisations are no longer just competing for attendance, bu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/coffee-culture/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/coffee-culture/ Creating safe, welcoming and high-performing university environments requires more than simply delivering services – it demands collaboration, flexibility and a shared commitment to the student experience. That ethos sits at the heart of the long-standing partnership between the University of Su]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/campus-partnership/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:09:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/campus-partnership/ Building on its long-standing relationship with the Royal Stoke University Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM), Sodexo will deliver portering, cleaning and security at the brand-new site.
Sodexo has employed 25 new staff from the local area to deliver the soft FM services at the site, which welcomed]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/sodexo-wins-soft-fm-contract-in-stoke/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/sodexo-wins-soft-fm-contract-in-stoke/ Under the agreement, ISS will continue to deliver a broad range of Integrated Facility Services across the customer’s sites.
The expanded scope of the contract alone has an annual value of more than DKK 100 million (£11.5 million).
Additional services under the expanded scope are expected to commence in Q3 2026.
Carl-Fredrik Bjor, Group Chief Commerc]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/iss-extends-and-expands-long-term-partnership-with-defence-organisation-in-northern-europe/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/iss-extends-and-expands-long-term-partnership-with-defence-organisation-in-northern-europe/ Loading bays, service yards, stairways and access routes all play a critical role in keeping sites functioning safely and efficiently. Yet because these areas are largely operational, they are often maintained reactively rather than]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/the-outdoor-areas-often-forgotten-about-until-they-fail/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/the-outdoor-areas-often-forgotten-about-until-they-fail/ The Keyholding Company (TKC) has announced the introduction of the Protection Readiness Tracker (PRT) following the publication of Home Office guidance on the implementation of Martyn’s Law.
Designed for organisations managing large or fragmented property portfolios, the PRT provides a practical way to track counter-terrorism protection measures and procedures across multiple sites. Security and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/tkc-launches-protection-readiness-tracker-to-help-clients-prepare-for-martyns-law/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:34:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/tkc-launches-protection-readiness-tracker-to-help-clients-prepare-for-martyns-law/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/astley-hire-marks-60-years-in-business/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/astley-hire-marks-60-years-in-business/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/ashley-hire-marks-60-years-in-business/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/ashley-hire-marks-60-years-in-business/ The funds were raised by OCS colleagues, customers, and suppliers, with additional investment from OCS Group.
Colleagues raised funds through a wide range of activities, from a global virtual race marking OCS’s 125th anniversary to team challenges, coffee morning]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/ocs-foundation-raises-220106-over-the-past-12-months-for-its-chosen-charities/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/ocs-foundation-raises-220106-over-the-past-12-months-for-its-chosen-charities/ TrueNorth Capital Group, a new private investment group, backed by family office capital, has launched with the ambitious plan to build one of the UK’s most respected construction platforms through strategic acquisitions, operational excellence and investment in people.
Founded by construction entrepreneur and acquisition specialist Bradley Lay, TrueNorth Capital Group has been established to create a market-leading construction supergroup sp]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/truenorth-capital-group-launches-with-plan-to-build-uk-construction-supergroup/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/truenorth-capital-group-launches-with-plan-to-build-uk-construction-supergroup/ As Peartree Cleaning celebrates its 40th year in business, the approval reflects the company’s continued focus on responsible growth, environmental leadership and building a more sustainable future for its clients and the wider indus]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/peartree-cleaning-targets-approved-by-sbti-in-second-year-of-reporting/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/peartree-cleaning-targets-approved-by-sbti-in-second-year-of-reporting/ Wayne Earnshaw, Lanes Group Chief Executive Officer, due to take up a new role as Vice-Chairman for Strategy
For more than three decades, the business has been guided by Earnshaw, whose leadership, ex]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/leadership-change-at-lanes-group/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:29:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/leadership-change-at-lanes-group/ Headquartered in the West Midlands with nationwide coverage, Coat Facilities Group provides industry-leading expertise across all aspects of facilities management and comprises of five individual brands: Diamond Facilities Support, Jet Through, Nationwide Roofing Repairs, Nationwide Property Clean and Sanctuary Fire & Security.
With extensive experience in sales and commer]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/associate-director-appointment-at-coat-facilities-group/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:50:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/associate-director-appointment-at-coat-facilities-group/ The three-year contract, with options to extend, was secured through the Fusion21 Workplace & Facilities Management Framework (Lot 4 – Building Engineering Services).
Greater Essex based unitary authority Thurrock Council manages a diverse portfolio of civic buildings and community facilities that support frontline services across the borough.
As the Council]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/dma-group-awarded-hard-fm-contract-with-thurrock-council/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/dma-group-awarded-hard-fm-contract-with-thurrock-council/ As the Foundation’s first patron, Khan has inspired Sodexo colleagues to support projects tackling the root causes of food insecurity, including skills development, access to resources and community empowerment. Over the past year, she has also spent time volunteerin]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/asma-khan-to-chair-new-community-advisory-board/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:42:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/asma-khan-to-chair-new-community-advisory-board/ ESS has worked with Thames Valley Police since 2022, providing catering and hospitality services at the force’s training centre in Sulhamstead, as well as planned and emergency operational feeding across the region.
The contract has been renewed based on the compan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/ess-renews-catering-contract-with-thames-valley-police/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/ess-renews-catering-contract-with-thames-valley-police/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/simonsvoss-launches-fortlox-series-to-help-secure-critical-infrastructure-and-distributed-estates/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/simonsvoss-launches-fortlox-series-to-help-secure-critical-infrastructure-and-distributed-estates/https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/carlisle-support-services-appoints-technical-solutions-director/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/cleaning-industry/carlisle-support-services-appoints-technical-solutions-director/